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1945 Map of Pickett Bay

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Pickett Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Harbeson City stands as a primary point of interest on the eastern edge of James Island, appearing here as an abandoned settlement along the banks of the New River. This 1940s landscape is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and watercourses, dominated by the expansive Thousand Yard Bay and Pickett Bay. The hydrology of the region is highly detailed, showing natural features like Sunday Rollaway, Thompson Cutoff, and the winding path of Juniper Creek.

The map reveals the primitive infrastructure of mid-century Franklin County, where few roads penetrate the dense swamp and pine lands. Notable landmarks for local history include Saw Bluff and Waldon Lake, alongside various branches and sloughs such as Cypress Slough and Gully Branch. These features illustrate the difficult terrain that likely contributed to the decline of early pioneer settlements in the Florida Panhandle.